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Coeliac New Zealand calls for testing
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 4:44 pm | Wright Communications
With an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 Kiwis living with coeliac disease and approximately 80 per cent of those unaware that they have the condition, Coeliac New Zealand is encouraging Kiwis to get themselves and their families tested this Coeliac Awareness ... More >>
Kiwis squeezed by commute costs
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 10:21 am | Wright Communications
Many Kiwis are spending large chunks of their pay packet getting to and from work, according to a new survey by office provider Regus. More >>
ENZ - Kea partnership targets alumni
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 12:42 pm | Wright Communications
International education agency Education New Zealand has announced a new partnership with Kea, a global community of more than 600,000 expatriate New Zealanders and friends of New Zealand around the world. Through the partnership Kea will welcome international ... More >>
Berries and from China refuels Country of Origin labelling
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 11:08 am | Wright Communications
New phone scanning technologies could add a new angle to Country of Origin labelling, which traditionally in New Zealand has been a voluntary practice for the food industry to use as a marketing tool, even though it is required in Europe, the United States, ... More >>
Welcome Back to the St James
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 9:09 am | Wright Communications
For the first time since it closed eight years ago people will be able to go into the St James Theatre building and enjoy a coffee and some live music. More >>
New Zealand’s Largest Treasure Hunt gets even bigger!
Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 2:28 pm | Wright Communications
Starting Anzac day The Nappy Lady, Kate Meads will once again don her hot pink, electric blue cape and set off on a 3,628km road trip around New Zealand. With over $60,000 worth of prizes hidden along the way, Cloth Nappy Week 2015 is set to be ... More >>
Bikers ride out against domestic violence
Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 2:00 pm | Shine
Every 6 minutes the New Zealand Police answer a domestic abuse callout. Every 5 weeks, a New Zealand child is killed by a family member. More >>
Shine is finalist for Avon Communications Award
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 4:18 pm | Shine
This week, Shine was selected as a finalist for the fourth annual Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for its outstanding radio campaign - “Gloves”. In observance of International Women’s Day, the radio ad “Gloves” ... More >>
Collaborative workplaces boost start-ups
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 1:23 pm | Wright Communications
New Zealand start-ups can enhance innovation and networking by moving to collaborative workplaces, according to a new global survey by Regus. More >>
Now more than ever, Kiwis are becoming “greenies”
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 12:06 pm | Wright Communications
The 2015 Go Green Expo is being held at the ASB Showgrounds on the 18th and 19th of April. The 2015 Go Green Expo will be bigger than ever this year with the number of eco-conscious Kiwi shoppers increasing by a third. A recent study showed that ... More >>
Deserving kids take trip of a lifetime on Children’s Day
Monday, 2 March 2015, 1:10 pm | Wright Communications
Deserving kids take trip of a lifetime on Children’s Day - without leaving the ground More >>
New Zealand celebrities help shine a light on domestic abuse
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 4:27 pm | Shine
New Zealand stars have shown their support for national domestic abuse charity Shine by starring in a series of commercials for the organisation’s annual appeal month in March. More >>
Young Planners showcase social media and what it means
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 11:08 am | Wright Communications
Social media is playing a key role in increasing participation in planning, as illustrated by a recent consultation process in Auckland. A month ago, when submissions on a cycle lane beneath Auckland Harbour Bridge were closing, Ryan Mearns of Generation ... More >>
Auckland to unveil 3D Digital Plan
Friday, 20 February 2015, 10:02 am | Wright Communications
Auckland to unveil 3D Digital Plan Auckland’s Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April. It will be the first announcement of a 3D map to integrate Auckland’s planning and infrastructure ... More >>
Six Minute March for Shine
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 11:48 am | Shine
To highlight this shocking statistic, anti-domestic violence charity Shine ( www.2shine.org.nz ) is launching its inaugural appeal called ‘6 Minute March’ throughout March 2015. More >>
Volunteers to shake bucket for domestic abuse charity
Monday, 2 February 2015, 11:37 am | Shine
Every 6 minutes the New Zealand Police answer a domestic abuse callout. Every 5 weeks, a New Zealand child is killed by a family member. These statistics are shocking, that’s why domestic abuse charity Shine is calling on volunteers to help make a ... More >>
Young Kiwis admit to unauthorised streaming and downloads
Monday, 19 January 2015, 2:20 pm | Wright Communications
Almost half of young New Zealanders admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies. More >>
Christmas ‘lights’ from Whitecliff
Monday, 15 December 2014, 10:31 am | Wright Communications
15 December 2013 Christmas ‘lights’ from Whitecliff Whitecliff’s newly released 2014 low alcohol wines give Kiwi wine drinkers a refreshing, low alcohol option, perfect for Christmas festivities and to help lighten up the season of excess. Whitecliff ... More >>
Not too late for drivers to put safety first
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 3:40 pm | Wright Communications
Safety-conscious drivers stressed about getting their vehicles in top shape for the holidays need not worry – they can have their servicing done at the office, airport, bus station or even the golf club before they finish work for the year. More >>
Warriors promote White Ribbon Day message
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 11:22 am | Shine
Warriors promote White Ribbon Day message Shine and Orakei Health Services On Tuesday, the Vodafone Warriors will promote the White Ribbon Day message to the community at Eastridge Shopping Centre, Mission Bay. The Warriors are supporting their charity ... More >>
